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Elijah Johnson

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Oct 26, 2017

Victim Details

Elijah Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2017-10-26

31

Elijah

Johnson

07/10/2026

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In the afternoon hours of October 26, 2017, a verbal disagreement between two men in the 4000 block of Bellwood Avenue in Baltimore would tragically escalate to murder. Elijah Johnson, a 31-year-old male, was engaged in an argument with another man, later identified as Devon Richardson. Following the initial dispute, Richardson departed from the scene, only to return shortly thereafter armed with a handgun.

Without warning, Richardson opened fire, shooting Johnson multiple times before fl ...
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  • Man Sentenced To Life In Prison After Deadly Altercation - CBS News
  • Elijah Johnson, age 31 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I can't stop thinking about the bystanders who witnessed this tragedy on Bellwood Avenue. Imagine se... ...Read More
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    Have any of you noticed how crucial witness testimonies were in the Elijah Johnson case? I think it'... ...Read More
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    Elijah's case has been one that's stuck with me for a long time... I can't stop thinking about how t... ...Read More
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